Big Piney Creek (FR 1678) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas
Big Piney Creek (FR 1678) in AR
A 10.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yell County, AR. The road serves Snake Knob.
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Magazine Mountain Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit.
All 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.7 of the 10.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,000 ft over 10.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.
Signal Hill stands 2,002 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. East Lacey Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Paris, is 11 mi off.
September normals 61–84°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Magazine Mountain Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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